Jennifer, 27 years old, CA

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Jennifer's life mission and passion is to advocate and support youth from the foster care system and youth with mental health challenges. As someone who spent the majority of her life in foster care throughout California, Jennifer battled a lot, including PTSD from the trauma she faced while in the system. While these mental health challenges have not gone away, Jennifer uses this is fuel to help others as well. Despite these challenges, Jennifer graduated with a master's in social work and is currently doing a post-master fellowship to obtain her license as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to give back and help foster/TAY youth. She hopes to work with foster youth in a nonprofit and work as an advocate and a therapist for youth from foster care. She enjoys listening to music, watching musicals and movies, and trying new food and dessert places.

***Thanks to a few amazingly generous supporters who are underwriting the cost of select wishes, this wish is just $25 – today and tomorrow only!*** Jennifer has struggled with cavities throughout her life, which can often be very costly. As someone who is enrolled in school and needs to ensure she is spending her funds on the right things, she really wants to keep her teeth as clean as possible. An electronic toothbrush was recommended to her by her dentist, and she would really love to start cleaning her teeth as efficiently as possible. She is currently working to build her life back up after dealing with significant debt, so having a little help with essential items such as this one will go a long way!